TL/DR: Bolivian President Luis Arce warned of "irregular mobilizations" of the army just before the soldiers stationed in Plaza Murillo.
The rundown: Military troops and tanks were deployed on Wednesday in front of the Bolivian government headquarters in La Paz, attempting to break down the door of the presidential palace in an apparent coup attempt that appears to have failed spectacularly. Find out the dramatic details here.
Why it matters: Bolivia, with a history of over 190 coup attempts, witnessed another coup recently as heavily armed soldiers and tanks surrounded the government headquarters. Eyewitnesses reported military personnel trying to forcefully enter the presidential palace, with one tank attempting to break down a metal door. General Juan José Zúñiga, who led the operation until his dismissal on Tuesday, stated his intention to "restructure democracy." Arrested later, Zúñiga claimed President Luis Arce staged a self-coup, or "auto-golpe," to consolidate power and improve his standing.
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What happens now? Bolivian President Arce had warned of "irregular mobilizations" of the army and called on the public to "organize and mobilize... in favor of democracy." Bolivia is suffering from slow growth, rising inflation and a scarcity of dollars—a stark contrast to the "economic miracle" attributed to Morales in the previous decade.
TL/DR: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also told reporters during a press conference on Wednesday that claims of there being "400 migrants with ISIS ties" were "incorrect."
The rundown: On the eve of the year's first presidential debate, a new media firestorm has been ignited over reports that 400 migrants crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with the aid of a human smuggling network linked to terror group ISIS. Here's what the report reveals.
Why it matters: Immigration is bound to be a core topic of discourse in tonight's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Trump and other Republicans have condemned Biden's border policies amid a surge in encounters at the southern border since he took office, while the incumbent president has accused Trump of deliberately attempting to make the issue worse by blocking a bipartisan border security bill earlier this year.
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What happens now? NBC reported that 150 of the 400 had been arrested, while the whereabouts of 50 are currently unknown. An official told the network that Immigration and Customs Enforcement hopes to arrest the missing migrants once they are found.
TL/DR: Earlier this year, there was a dispute between Kohberger's lead attorney, Anne Taylor; Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson; and Judge John Judge over a survey of potential jurors from the defense.
The rundown: Quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger will appear today in court, where a number of topics are expected to be addressed. Here's what to expect.
Why it matters: Kohberger, 29, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary in connection with the fatal stabbings of Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Ethan Chapin, 20. The four University of Idaho students were found dead on November 13, 2022, in an off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger has maintained his innocence, and his legal team has sought to have the trial moved out of Latah County. Last month, two hearings for Kohberger were suddenly postponed to allow both sides additional time to prepare.
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What happens now? A scheduled hearing is set for today at 10:00 a.m. PT. This hearing will be open to the public and will be live streamed on the Court's YouTube channel. The judge has yet to rule on a possible change of venue for the trial, but a decision could come at today’s hearing.
TL/DR: The U.S., South Korea and others say North Korea has helped replenish Russian arms stocks depleted by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The rundown: The defense deal signed in Pyongyang last week by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un further raised tensions between North and South Korea. Here's what it means.
Why it matters: Russia and North Korea pledged mutual military assistance if either nation is attacked. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said only those "planning aggression" against either country could object to the treaty. Here are five things to know about their new treaty. This pact had drawn condemnation from the U.S., South Korea and Japan, raising concerns over peace on the Korean Peninsula. Meanwhile, satellite imagery has captured Russian ships taking on cargo at North Korean ports, with South Korea estimating 10,000 containers transferred to Russia, enough to hold nearly 5 million artillery shells.
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What happens now? Edward Howell, Korea Foundation fellow at Chatham House and lecturer at the University of Oxford, said that while China seeks to weaken U.S. alliances with Japan and South Korea, which each host tens of thousands of U.S. troops and are key to American power projection in the region.”
TL/DR: This month, Newsweek analysis determined there are 556 systems in New Jersey, 439 in Massachusetts, 263 in California, 202 in New Hampshire and 125 in Pennsylvania.
The rundown: A Newsweek map shows the cities with the most water systems in which PFAS levels in drinking water have measured above the proposed limit. Find out which ones have the most highly contaminated drinking water systems.
Why it matters: In spring, the Environmental Protection Agency introduced new federal limits on the "forever chemicals" which have been linked to serious health conditions such as cancer, liver and heart damage, fertility and developmental impacts on children. David Andrews from the Environmental Working Group suggests urban areas are particularly affected by PFAS contamination in drinking water. Here's how America's drinking water may change if Donald Trump wins in November.
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What happens now? Water companies have five years to reduce their PFAS levels, which will most likely be done with filter installation. Although the federal government has made billions available to carry this out, there are concerns customers may be left footing the bill in some way.
Americans Killed Fighting in Ukraine: Three Mothers Speak Out
"We didn't want our children's stories to be lost," says Karla Webber.
Like thousands of mothers in Ukraine, Webber is mourning the death of her son on the front lines in the war against Russia's invasion. But the home where he grew up is not in war-shattered Ukraine. It is a short drive from the Pacific Ocean through the rolling green countryside of Washington State.
Andrew Webber was among the Americans who headed to Ukraine to fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin's army with a sense of mission. He is among those who will never return.
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